Britain’s planning departments have lost nearly half of their budgets over the past four years, and more spending cuts are expected. Ahead of a report on Monday calling for more power to be devolved to cities, the Royal Town Planning Institute’s Richard Blyth picks examples – from Gateshead to the Olympic Park – where good planning made the difference. Do you agree?

The settlement between design firm Atopia and Locog is one of the few legal wranglings over intellectual property to become public – and shows just how hard it is to prove an idea is one of a kind, writes Oliver Wainwright

After an 18-month makeover the park is open for the first time since the Olympics. Whether you want to swim in the aquatics centre, cycle the world's fastest velodrome track or check out the view from the Orbit, our guide will help you plan your visit